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Online Workshop Utilizing Private Sector Involvement at the Local Level Through PublicPrivate Partnerships to Enhance the Delivery of Sustainable Water and Sanitation Services in Asia

25 March 2024
The public–private partnership (PPP) model, used by governments around the world, brings together public and private parties for the development and operation of various categories of infrastructure and stands out as a potential tool for addressing the infrastructure gap in water and sanitation…
Organizer: ADBI

Webinar Series on the Economics of Climate Change Episode 4 Economic Tools and Solutions to Stop Natural Capital Degradation

22 March 2024
Natural capital refers to the components of the natural environment, such as soils, air, water, geology, and all living organisms. It provides valuable goods and services to society and is a key component of economic growth. However, natural capital is experiencing a severe decline, and the world…
Organizer: ADBI

Policy Lessons for a PostCOVID19 Recovery

7 to 8 March 2024
This international conference aimed to draw lessons about effective policy responses to maintain economic stability and growth in Asian developing and emerging economies, with a special emphasis on economic, business, and wellbeing issues in the course of recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, as…
Organizer: ADBI

Webinar Series on the Economics of Climate Change Episode 3 Supporting Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction with Fiscal Policies

31 January 2024
The United Nations Environment Programme’s Emissions Gap Report 2023 projected an increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 of 3%, based on current policies, while it had been 16% at the time of the Paris Agreement’s adoption in 2015. This was considered good news, but it was recognized…
Organizer: ADBI

Stakeholders Consultative Workshop on Corporate Farming Laws in Pakistan

21 December 2023
The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR) is drafting a piece of legislation for corporate farming: (i) support corporate farming, (ii) corporateize smallholder farming, and (iii) contract farming. The draft laws would incorporate the best international practices and lessons…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department, Central and West Asia Department

Integrated Capacity Development Training on ADBFunded Projects in Karachi Pakistan

20 to 22 November 2023
Further to the initiative of the capacity development resource center (CDRC), the Pakistan Resident Mission successfully conducted the third Integrated Capacity Development Training (ICDT) in Karachi from 20 to 22 November 2023. PRM organized the 3rd ICDT in collaboration with CWOD-PSG, CWER, PPFD…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department, Central and West Asia Department

FIDIC Gold Book Training on ADBFunded Projects

24 to 25 October 2023
Pakistan Resident Mission, under the CDRC initiative, conducted a two-day training on the FIDIC Gold Book (Design, Build, and Operate (DBO) modality) at Islamabad from 24 to 25 October 2023. CDRC PRM organized the training. The 2-day interactive training equipped the participants with practical…
Organizer: Procurement, Portfolio, and Financial Management Department, Central and West Asia Department

2023 Regional Cooperation and Integration Conference Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Integration through Economic Corridor Development

5 to 7 September 2023
Economic corridor development (ECD) plays a crucial role in promoting regional cooperation and integration (RCI). A successful ECD will increase connectivity through trade integration and infrastructure development leading to increased regional economic growth. ECD becomes more important for post-…
Organizer: Regional Cooperation and Integration, and Trade Division, Central and West Asia Department, South Asia Department, Southeast Asia Department, Economic Research and Development Impact Department

26th CrossBorder Settlement Infrastructure Forum CSIF Meeting

28 July 2023
ADBI co-hosted the 26th Cross-Border Settlement Infrastructure Forum (CSIF) meeting. The members of CSIF are composed of the central banks and central securities depositories of the ASEAN+3 economies. Since its inception, CSIF has published several reports on establishing a regional settlement…
Organizer: ADBI

ADBICambridge University Online Course on Digital Assets for Regulators

12 July to 29 September 2023
ADBI, the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, and Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education Limited offered an 11-week online course on digital assets for regulators from Asia and the Pacific. It examined the latest advancements in digital asset innovation, cryptocurrency, and…
Organizer: ADBI